Lifestyles

Resources: New line of interior paints

By Mary Beth Breckenridge

Akron Beacon Journal

Posted:
07/25/2013 10:00:00 AM PDT

Updated:
07/25/2013 02:11:59 PM PDT

RESOURCES:

New line of interior paints

Devine Color Creamy Wall Coatings -- luminous paints that were sold only to professionals until recently -- are now available to the public. Developed by artist Gretchen Schauffler, who was dissatisfied with the options on the market, these paints come in three sheens: delicate (similar to silk), powder (a soft, suedelike finish) and luscious (similar to satin). The 209 hues are organized into 19 collections that group compatible choices. Schauffler also sells color palettes on 8﻿1/2-by-11-inch cards ($4.95) with a window cut in the center that allows you to see your room and furnishings while the palette's colors are also in your field of vision. The paint covers most surfaces in one coat, with a washable finish. Priced at $22.95 a quart, $59.95 a gallon and $49.95 for a gallon of ceiling paint, it contains no volatile organic compounds. Order at www.devinecolor.com or www.amazon.com.